Charles Carrolton Bourgart, Jr., 83, Blue Springs, MO passed away September 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Independence,  MO.  Charles was born April 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Charles, Sr. and Evelyn Bourgart.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him. Services have not been…

James J. Walls, 75, Raytown, MO passed away September 20, 2012 at his home.  James was born February 10, 1937 in Dexter, MO to Everett and Rue Walls.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Clarence William Couzens, 78, Raytown, MO passed away October 21, 2012.  A memorial gathering will be held 10AM-12PM, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society,6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133 Clarence was born October 13, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. He served in the Navy starting April 29, 1957 until he…

Patricia Ann Eich, 65 of Columbia passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at her home.  No services are scheduled at this time.  She is survived by her husband Kenneth Eich of the home, a son David Eich of Columbia, a brother John Scott of Lees Summit, MO, a nephew, Daniel Scott as well as nieces…

Fern Herhold, 94, Warrensburg, MO passed away September 21, 2012.  She was born September 20, 1918 in Winchester, IL to William and Mary Main.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Jerry Murphy, 69, Kansas City, MO passed away September 19, 2012 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Jerry was born October 10, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH to William and Deloris Murphy.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Charles W. Moerlien, Jr., 88, of Kansas City, passed away quietly at KC Hospice House, Tues., Sept. 18, 2012. He was born 1924 in Granite City, IL. Mr. Moerlien retired from the Kansas City Star as a truck driver and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include four children, Charles W. III, Heidi M., Angela M., and…

Donald Winn, 81, of Lee’s Summit, MO took his final flight on Sunday October 14, 2012 into God’s arms.  Don was born December 14,1930 in Stamford, CT.  Don was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Navy, where his passion for flying began. He met and married in 1952, the love of…

Lloyd Croft, Jr, 50, Kansas City, KS, was called home Saturday September 15, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Sharon; step- father, Bill; brother, Larry; children, Lloyd III, Camella, Melissa, and Jessica; 12 grandchildren; significant other, Lesa and step-son Seth. Lloyd was a Navy veteran and a union millwright. He loved fishing, hunting, and…

Linda Eccleston, 57, Dodge City, KS passed away Sept. 16th. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 21st at 3:00 pm at Swaim Funeral Home in Dodge City, KS. Linda worked for Terry M. Rabe CPA for 17 years. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her beloved pets. Linda is preceded in…

Erma Neal, 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away September 15, 2012. She was brorn June 6, 1946 in Baton Rouge, LA to Major and Mary Neal.  Erma will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her.  A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22,…

Darren passed away peacefully in his home September 12, 2012 in Leavenworth, Kansas, at the age of 43. He woke up in the presence of his Lord and in the arms of his mamaw and papaw Slaughter. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Sharon Strother, of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Devon Strother of…

Elizabeth Anne Estrada Langle, born July 21, 1952, passed away September 10, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen, her son, Alexander, her sisters, and her brother.

Zillah A. Norton, 89, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away October 10th, 2012 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.  Graveside service will be held 11am, Saturday, October 13th, 2012 (Private family service) at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery, Lee’s Summit, MO.  Ms. Norton was born April 21st, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. Personal background: Zillah grew up in Chicago,…

Magdaleno Orosco, 89, Kansas City, KS passed away September 6, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Magdaleno was born July 22, 1923 in Chanute, KS to George and Modesta Orosco.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Military burial will take place September 17, 2012 at…

Gregory Wayne Silvey, Sr. passed away October 9, 2012.  Gregory was born on June 19, 1955 to Charles and Darla (Gather) Silvey.  Services will be held at a later date.  Survivors include his wife, Michelle Silvey; one daughter, four sons, and 8 grandchildren.